WR outlines 2026 legislative priorities
As the 2026 session approaches, WR has set a focused legislative agenda to support a competitive retail climate in Washington state. Priorities span […]
Washington Retail launches upgraded website and membership guide
The Washington Retail Association has launched an upgraded website designed to make it easier for retailers to access the information and resources […]
Washington retailers invited to review AI Task Force report
Association members are invited to review the Interim Report from the Washington State Attorney General’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force, where WR is […]
Record number of shoppers visit stores and websites over Black Friday weekend
The Black Friday weekend drew a record of 203 million shoppers, according to a new survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights and Analytics. The five-day period from […]
Time to “Re:” Think Your Marketing Emails: Washington’s Expansive Subject Line Ruling and Its Nationwide Implications
By Stephanie A. Sheridan, Meegan Brooks, and Kennedy Dicksonn November 13, 2025 In the six months since the Washington Supreme Court issued […]
Retail theft case underscores continued need for coordinated prevention efforts
A recent case in western Washington highlights the growing importance of collaboration among retailers, law enforcement, and state partners to address organized […]
Seattle voters overwhelmingly approve B&O tax reform
With just shy of 71% of the vote, a measure to shift the city’s business and occupancy tax (“B&O tax”) was approved […]